Unit #12 Civil Rights and Conservatism Exam Review

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The Soviet launch of Sputnik I pushes the U.S. to enter the space race. As a result, they will increase spending on ___________.

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science and technology

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Lulu Belle Madison White was a civil rights activist who looked to eliminate segregation and inform blacks of their voting rights as the president of what civil rights organization?

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NAACP

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What event caused many Texans to vote for a Republican president, demonstrating increased competition between political parties?

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The Tidelands Controversy

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Who was President Kennedy hoping to beat to the moon in the space race?

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The Soviets

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Putting a man on the moon before 1970 was a goal set forth by ______________ in his famous speech at Rice University.

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John F. Kennedy

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What President helped pass important civil rights legislation during his term, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

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Lyndon B. Johnson

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What Great Society program focused on providing low cost housing?

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HUD

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What Great Society program focused on providing access to early childhood education? Options: HUD, Medicare, Head Start, Job Corps

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Head Start

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What Great Society program focused on providing young adults with employment opportunities?

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Job Corps

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What Great Society program focused on providing medical assistance for seniors?

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Medicare